Modvion
Building wind turbine towers from laminated veneer lumber.
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detected 2026-06-15“Modvion, a Swedish start-up, has built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower at 150m (492ft). Unlike conventional steel turbines, Modvion’s tower is made from laminated veneer lumber (LVL), consisting of 144 layers of spruce, a wood…”
View on Reddit“"Wood and glue is the perfect combination, we've known that for hundreds of years. And because using wood is lighter [than steel] you can build taller turbines with less material." – David Olivegren, Modvion co-founder #GlobalCarbonFeeAndDi…”
View on Reddit“Swedish renewable energy company Modvion has completed the installation of the world's tallest wooden turbine tower, with a height of 150 meters. The company says the tower is carbon negative..”
View on Reddit“Sweden’s Modvion breaks world record with 150-meter tall wooden wind turbine tower.”
View on Reddit“Making The Case For Wooden Wind Turbines With Swedish Modvion.”
View on Reddit“Modvion is a Swedish start-up that designs and produces wooden wind turbine towers for onshore wind farms. Their modular wooden towers are lighter and have a smaller carbon footprint than traditional steel and concrete towers.”
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What does Modvion do?
Modvion is a climatetech company that manufactures wind turbine towers using a patented modular system made from laminated veneer lumber (LVL). This engineered wood solution addresses the challenges of manufacturing and transporting increasingly tall steel towers, enabling taller turbines to access stronger winds and generate more electricity. Their approach supports the transition to a circular bioeconomy and strengthens local clean energy supply chains.
How much funding has Modvion raised?
Modvion has raised a total of $23M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series A.
Where is Modvion headquartered?
Modvion is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.
When was Modvion founded?
Modvion was founded in 2017.
What industry does Modvion operate in?
Modvion operates in Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Materials Science, Climate Tech, Manufacturing, Clean Energy.